Nagpur, Oct 5 (IANS) Vidarbha captain Akshay Wadkar on Sunday joined a unique list of cricketers to win the Irani Cup both as a player and as captain. Wadkar achieved the feat as Vidarbha defeated Rest of India by 93 runs on the final day of the match at the Vidarbha Cricket Association (VCA) Stadium in Jamtha here on Sunday.
Colombo, Oct 5 (IANS) India captain Harmanpreet Kaur credited the bowlers for setting the tone for an emphatic 88-run win over Pakistan in the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup clash at the R Premadasa Stadium, adding that she hoped everyone back home was very happy with the victory in Sunday’s clash.
Colombo, Oct 5 (IANS) The biggest concern heading into the India–Pakistan clash at the R Premadasa Stadium was the threat of rain, which had earlier washed out the Australia–Sri Lanka match. But the weather gods stayed kind, allowing a full contest in which India reaffirmed their dominance over Pakistan with a commanding 88-run victory in the 2025 Women’s World Cup on Sunday.
Colombo, Oct 5 (IANS) India extended their dominance over Pakistan in women’s ODIs with a commanding 88-run win in the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup clash at the R Premadasa Stadium on Sunday. Defending 247, the Indian bowlers were relentless, with Kranti Gaud (3-20) and Deepti Sharma (3-45) leading the charge to bowl out Pakistan for 159 in 43 overs.
Colombo (Sri Lanka), Oct 5 (IANS) Unusual scenes unfolded at the R. Premadasa Stadium during the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup clash as Pakistan opener Muneeba Ali was run out in a bizarre fashion. Pakistan are chasing a challenging total of 248 after bowling out India for 247.
Colombo, Oct 5 (IANS) India’s total of 247 may not be huge, but middle-order batter Jemimah Rodrigues believes it’s a fighting total, adding that the pitch and Colombo’s conditions are tailor-made for their five bowlers to do well against Pakistan in the ongoing 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup clash at the R Premadasa Stadium here on Sunday.
Colombo, Oct 5 (IANS) Harleen Deol's composed knock of 46 and Richa Ghosh’s brisk unbeaten 35 meant India posted 247 in their 50 overs against Pakistan in the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup clash at the R. Premadasa Stadium on Sunday. It was a stop-start innings, stretched over four hours due to multiple interruptions, including players leaving the field for pest control measures.
New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh has urged people to contribute whatever they can towards those adversely affected by the floods or calamities in the country. He described the condition of his state, Punjab, and mentioned the notable work he has undertaken as a Member of the Parliament.
Colombo, Oct 5 (IANS) Unusual scenes unfolded at the R. Premadasa Stadium during the high-profile clash between India and Pakistan in the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup as play was halted to allow ground staff to carry out pest control measures.
New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) Harbhajan Singh agreed with the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI) decision to appoint Shubman Gill as India’s new ODI captain, describing it as a progressive move, considering the 2027 ODI World Cup in India.
